IBM Projector E500 User Manual

Chapter 2. Setting up the projector 
This chapter provides information on starting and shutting down the projector, 
adjusting the projector height and level, adjusting the zoom, focus, and keystone, 
and adjusting the volume. 
 
 
Attention 
Before moving the projector, be sure to power down the projector normally 
and disconnect the projector from the main power source.
Starting and shutting down the projector 
Please follow the steps below to start the projector and to shut down the projector. 
1....

6.   
 If more than one input devices is connected, press the Source button repeatedly 
to switch among devices. 
7. 
 
 To turn off the projector, press the Power button. The projector prepares for 
shutdown, and a ″Wait a moment please...″ message appears. 
8. 
 
 When the ″Power off?/Press Power again″ message appears, press the Power 
button. The projector turns off. 
Note: 
 The projector will enter a cool down mode, and the fans will continue to 
run for approximately 90 seconds. Do not remove...

Positioning the projector 
To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your 
screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector 
and the rest of your equipment. Following are some general guidelines: 
v   
 Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The 
projector must be at least 1.5 m (4.9 ft) from the projection screen. 
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 Position the projector within 2.7 m (9 ft) of your power source and within 1.8 m...

Table 2-1. 
Diagonal screen size  
 
(m/in.) 
Image Width  
 
(m/ft) 
Image height  
 
(m/ft) 
Distance from center 
of lens to bottom of 
image  
 
(m/ft) 

1 1.10/43.3 .88/2.88 .66/2.16 1.5/4.92 

2 1.47/57.8 1.17/3.83 .88/2.88 2/6.56 

3 1.76/69.3 1.4/4.59 1.1/3.6 2.4/7.87 

4 2.06/81.1 1.64/5.38 1.23/4.03 2.8/9.18 

5 2.35/92.5 1.87/6.13 1.41/4.62 3.2/10.5 

6 2.65/104.3 2.11/6.92 1.58/5.18 3.6/11.81 

7 2.94/115.7 2.34/7.67 1.76/5.77 4/13.12 

8 3.23/127.2 2.57/8.43 1.94/6.36 4.4/14.4...

3.   
 Use the Keystone buttons (shown below) to correct image-trapezoid effect. 
 
 
 
The keystone control appears on the display.
Adjusting the volume 
To adjust the volume, follow the steps below. 
1.   
 Press the Volume +/- buttons on the projector or the remote control. The 
volume control appears on the OSD. 
2. 
 
 Use the Volume +/- buttons to adjust the level. The volume buttons on the 
projector and remote control are shown below. 
 
 
   
3. 
 
 Press the Mute button (on the remote control...

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Chapter 3. Connecting devices to the projector 
This chapter provides information on connecting devices to the E500 Projector. 
Connecting devices 
Computers and video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. 
Check the user ’s manual of the connecting device to confirm that it has the 
appropriate output connector. 
   
 
 

1 Audio-in 

2 RS-232 

3 Video cable 

4 Composite video 

5 S-video 

6 USB
   
Connecting to a USB device 
To use the mouse function on the projector...

Note:   USB mouse function is only supported with Windows 2000 and Windows 
XP.
 
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Chapter 4. Using the projector features 
This chapter provides information on using the remote control, audio, keypad 
buttons, and other projector features. 
Using the remote control 
The remote uses two provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding 
the cover off the back of the remote, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, 
sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. 
   
 
CAUTION: 
To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly into the remote 
control...

Inserting the remote control batteries 
When using the remote control for the first time, install the batteries that were 
supplied. Follow the steps below for inserting new batteries into your remote 
control. 
1.   
 Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of 
the arrow, as shown. 
 
 
   
2. 
 
 Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-), as shown. 
 
 
   
3. 
 
 Replace the cover, as shown. 
 
 
 
Note:   
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 Only use AAA alkaline batteries....